The average 2025 tuition & fees of Arkansas colleges is $8,676 for Arkansas residents and $15,239 for out-of-state students. In private schools, the average tuition is $21,679.
For graduate schools, the average graduate tuition is $8,506 for Arkansas residents and $14,359 for out-of-state students. In private graduate schools, the average tuition is $16,682.
Compared to last year, for Arkansas colleges, the 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees has increased by 1.29% in public schools and 2.67% in private schools. The graduate school tuition & fees has increased by 3.05% in public schools and 2.14% in private Arkansas colleges.
Arkansas colleges Tuition Change Comparison
The below table lists the Arkansas colleges and compare its current year tuition to previous year. You can sort the table by touching/clicking column title that you want sort.
| School Name | 2025 | 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Residents | Out-of-State | Arkansas Residents | Out-of-State | |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR | $9,911 3.06 |
$22,721 2.96 | $9,617 | $22,067 |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, AR | $9,086 2.46 |
$14,714 -10.86 | $8,868 | $16,506 |
| Arkansas Baptist College Little Rock, AR | $8,760 0.00 | $8,760 | ||
| Lyon College Batesville, AR | $31,000 0.00 | $31,000 | ||
| University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $10,104 3.65 |
$29,966 4.15 | $9,748 | $28,772 |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR | $9,375 3.95 |
$17,955 5.44 | $9,019 | $17,029 |
| Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $8,090 4.33 |
$14,522 5.03 | $7,754 | $13,826 |
| Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $8,674 1.95 |
$14,668 1.14 | $8,508 | $14,502 |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello Monticello, AR | $9,292 4.78 |
$14,857 0.94 | $8,868 | $14,718 |
| University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $10,523 4.00 |
$18,023 4.43 | $10,118 | $17,258 |
| Central Baptist College Conway, AR | $21,330 8.38 | $19,680 | ||
| Crowley's Ridge College Paragould, AR | $17,450 6.14 | $16,440 | ||
| Harding University Searcy, AR | $25,962 4.32 | $24,888 | ||
| Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR | $8,244 8.87 |
$10,620 8.59 | $7,572 | $9,780 |
| Hendrix College Conway, AR | $38,200 4.23 | $36,650 | ||
| John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR | $31,756 3.00 | $30,832 | ||
| Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR | $34,500 6.22 | $32,480 | ||
| University of the Ozarks Clarksville, AR | $25,950 0.00 | $25,950 | ||
| Philander Smith University Little Rock, AR | $13,014 0.00 | $13,014 | ||
| Williams Baptist University Walnut Ridge, AR | $21,070 3.64 | $20,330 | ||
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR | $9,960 1.43 |
$15,690 1.88 | $9,820 | $15,400 |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR | $7,334 6.20 |
$12,182 -11.53 | $6,906 | $13,770 |
| University of Arkansas Grantham LIttle Rock, AR | $8,520 2.90 | $8,280 | ||
| Ecclesia College Springdale, AR | $16,850 0.00 | $16,850 | ||
| Strayer University-Arkansas Little Rock, AR | $13,920 0.00 | $13,920 | ||
| Champion Christian College Hot Springs, AR | $11,515 -8.48 | $12,582 | ||
| Jackson Theological Seminary North Little Rock, AR | $6,150 0.00 | $6,150 | ||
| Average | $8,676 3.71 | $15,239 1.29 | $8,366 | $21,115 |
| School Name | 2025 | 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Residents | Out-of-State | Arkansas Residents | Out-of-State | |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR | $7,915 3.01 |
$15,547 2.96 | $7,684 | $15,100 |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, AR | $12,460 0.60 |
$21,505 0.46 | $12,386 | $21,407 |
| Lyon College Batesville, AR | $9,840 0.00 | $9,840 | ||
| University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $12,470 2.55 |
$30,892 2.22 | $12,160 | $30,220 |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR | $9,076 4.96 |
$17,257 5.54 | $8,647 | $16,351 |
| Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $7,322 4.90 |
$13,028 4.93 | $6,980 | $12,416 |
| Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $7,670 1.64 |
$7,670 1.64 | $7,546 | $7,546 |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello Monticello, AR | $9,834 2.37 |
$15,606 0.77 | $9,606 | $15,486 |
| University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $7,446 3.97 |
$12,985 4.36 | $7,162 | $12,443 |
| Harding University Searcy, AR | $14,572 6.49 | $13,684 | ||
| Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR | $7,497 8.60 |
$9,855 8.52 | $6,903 | $9,081 |
| Hendrix College Conway, AR | $38,200 4.23 | $36,650 | ||
| John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR | $14,880 2.48 | $14,520 | ||
| Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR | $17,188 0.00 | $17,188 | ||
| Philander Smith University Little Rock, AR | $21,600 0.00 | $21,600 | ||
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR | $7,380 1.99 |
$10,656 2.07 | $7,236 | $10,440 |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR | $8,022 5.44 |
$12,324 3.48 | $7,608 | $11,910 |
| University of Arkansas Grantham LIttle Rock, AR | $4,980 3.75 | $4,800 | ||
| Ecclesia College Springdale, AR | $12,075 0.00 | $12,075 | ||
| Strayer University-Arkansas Little Rock, AR | $15,135 0.00 | $15,135 | ||
| Arkansas Colleges of Health Education Fort Smith, AR | $8,240 -17.60 | $10,000 | ||
| Jackson Theological Seminary North Little Rock, AR | $5,100 0.00 | $5,100 | ||
| Average | $8,506 3.40 | $14,359 3.05 | $8,227 | $13,933 |
| School Name | 2025 | 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Residents | Out-of-State | Arkansas Residents | Out-of-State | |
| Arkansas State University-Beebe Beebe, AR |
$3,336 3.73 |
$5,232 3.81 | $3,216 | $5,040 |
| Baptist Health College Little Rock Little Rock, AR |
$9,867 | $14,143 4.05 | $13,593 | $13,593 |
| Black River Technical College Pocahontas, AR |
$4,776 4.19 |
$7,488 4.70 | $4,584 | $7,152 |
| Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas De Queen, AR |
$4,740 7.34 |
$5,190 6.66 | $4,416 | $4,866 |
| University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College Forrest City, AR |
$3,630 -12.06 |
$4,380 -10.98 | $4,128 | $4,920 |
| National Park College Hot Springs, AR |
$6,050 0.00 |
$7,280 0.00 | $6,050 | $7,280 |
| University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville Batesville, AR |
$4,014 2.45 |
$4,662 2.64 | $3,918 | $4,542 |
| Arkansas State University Mid-South West Memphis, AR |
$3,744 5.41 |
$4,824 5.79 | $3,552 | $4,560 |
| Arkansas Northeastern College Blytheville, AR |
$2,850 0.00 |
$4,250 0.00 | $2,850 | $4,250 |
| North Arkansas College Harrison, AR |
$3,864 1.26 |
$5,592 0.87 | $3,816 | $5,544 |
| Arkansas State University Three Rivers Malvern, AR |
$3,788 6.17 |
$4,388 5.28 | $3,568 | $4,168 |
| Ozarka College Melbourne, AR |
$3,820 0.00 |
$6,820 0.00 | $3,820 | $6,820 |
| University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton Morrilton, AR |
$3,888 3.85 |
$4,728 13.22 | $3,744 | $4,176 |
| Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas Helena, AR |
$3,800 4.11 |
$4,550 -13.66 | $3,650 | $5,270 |
| Southeast Arkansas College Pine Bluff, AR |
$5,200 4.84 |
$8,650 4.72 | $4,960 | $8,260 |
| University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College North Little Rock, AR |
$6,300 3.96 |
$9,450 4.30 | $6,060 | $9,060 |
| University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Hope, AR |
$4,455 14.82 |
$5,565 12.20 | $3,880 | $4,960 |
| University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain Mena, AR |
$4,032 4.35 |
$4,272 4.09 | $3,864 | $4,104 |
| Shorter College N Little Rock, AR |
$4,904 | $6,246 0.02 | $6,245 | $6,245 |
| South Arkansas College El Dorado, AR |
$3,684 4.07 |
$5,532 3.13 | $3,540 | $5,364 |
| Southern Arkansas University Tech Camden, AR |
$5,040 4.35 |
$6,480 4.35 | $4,830 | $6,210 |
| NorthWest Arkansas Community College Bentonville, AR |
$4,926 7.88 |
$5,238 4.30 | $4,566 | $5,022 |
| Arkansas State University-Mountain Home Mountain Home, AR |
$3,312 4.55 |
$4,776 3.11 | $3,168 | $4,632 |
| Arkansas State University-Newport Newport, AR |
$3,312 6.15 |
$4,752 4.21 | $3,120 | $4,560 |
| School Name | Largest Program | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designer Barber & Stylist School - Fort Smith, AR |
Barbering/Barber | $16,650 0.00 | $16,650 |
| GoodFellas Barber College Little Rock, AR |
Barbering/Barber | $17,355 0.00 | $17,355 |
| Northern Technical College Pine Bluff, AR |
Barbering/Barber | $17,995 0.00 | $17,995 |
| Arthur's Beauty College Jonesboro, AR |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $17,330 0.00 | $17,330 |
| Academy of Professional Cosmetology Rogers, AR |
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $7,260 0.00 | $7,260 |
| Designer Barber & Stylist School Fort Smith, AR |
Barbering/Barber | $16,325 0.00 | $16,325 |
| The Salon Professional Academy Sherwood, AR |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $18,100 13.20 | $15,990 |
| Washington Barber College Inc Little Rock, AR |
Barbering/Barber | $17,000 0.00 | $17,000 |
| Arthur's Beauty College Conway, AR |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $17,343 0.08 | $17,330 |
| Velvatex College of Beauty Culture Little Rock, AR |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $18,000 10.91 | $16,230 |
| Searcy Beauty College Searcy, AR |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $16,500 3.13 | $16,000 |
| University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology El Dorado, AR |
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other) | $18,325 0.00 | $18,325 |
| New Tyler Barber College Inc North Little Rock, AR |
Barbering/Barber | $16,825 -0.44 | $16,900 |
| Academy of Salon and Spa Fort Smith, AR |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $19,500 8.33 | $18,000 |
| Jefferson Regional School of Nursing Pine Bluff, AR |
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | $19,605 30.79 | $14,990 |
| Career Academy of Hair Design Springdale, AR |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $18,195 0.00 | $18,195 |
| Hot Springs Beauty College Hot Springs, AR |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $17,750 12.70 | $15,750 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Little Rock North Little Rock, AR |
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $8,250 -57.89 | $19,592 |
| Arthur's Beauty College Jacksonville, AR |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $17,343 0.08 | $17,330 |
| Arkansas Technical School North Little Rock, AR |
Barbering/Barber | $19,950 2.84 | $19,400 |
| Arkansas Beauty College Russellville, AR |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $15,000 0.00 | $15,000 |
| Arkansas Beauty School-Little Rock Little Rock, AR |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $19,950 2.54 | $19,455 |
| Career Academy of Hair Design - Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $18,195 0.00 | $18,195 |
| Career Academy of Hair Design-Fayetteville Fayetteville, AR |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $18,195 0.00 | $18,195 |
| Career Academy of Hair Design-Rogers Rogers, AR |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $18,195 0.00 | $18,195 |
| Career Academy of Hair Design-Siloam Springs Siloam Springs, AR |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $18,195 0.00 | $18,195 |
| Arkansas College of Barbering and Hair Design Little Rock, AR |
Barbering/Barber | $19,950 2.84 | $19,400 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Arkansas Fayetteville, AR |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $16,075 0.00 | $16,075 |
| New Beginnings Beauty Academy Pine Bluff, AR |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $17,000 0.00 | $17,000 |
| Arkansas Welding Academy Jacksonville, AR |
Welding Technology/Welder | $16,713 0.00 | $16,713 |
